ESA Family Application - Phase One
The first phase of the ESA family application will go live on January 1, 2025. At that time, applicants will fill out basic information that will save your place in line. This is a first come, first served program and funds are limited, so you will want to do your phase one online application as soon as possible. Watch the Pre-Application Overview to help you prepare. No documentation will be required for this first step. Applicants will be notified by email to confirm that their online application has been received.
ESA Family Application - Phase Two
Phase two of the process will begin in April. Applicants will receive instructions via email to submit the necessary documentation to verify eligibility. Those who plan to apply can begin gathering their child’s birth certificate or other proof of age, financial records, and proof of residency. Applicants will be notified via email about the status of their online application along with further instructions. ESA funds will be available for use in July 2025.
The WDE will be launching the Education Service Provider (ESP) application in early 2025. All interested parties are encouraged to sign up for ESA Updates for the latest information.
The ESA program, established by the Wyoming Education Savings Account Act, was signed into law on March 21, 2024. It is designed to empower families by providing them with greater educational choices for their children in pre-K through grade 12. Eligible students will receive $6,000 annually, beginning in the 2025-26 school year, for various educational expenses, including private school tuition, curriculum, tutoring, extra-curricular activities and other approved education-related costs. Families with household incomes below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines qualify for these scholarships.
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